OLD TOWN COOKING SCHOOL is going on HIATUS until Mid September, recharging our batteries.

We are still available for booking Private and Corporate events, and can still be reached through info@oldtowncookingschool.com.

If you are interested in receiving information on the Fall Session when it becomes available, please join the OTCS email list.

Arroyo Parkway Whole Foods Market is our partner for all things fresh! Enjoy our specials of the week!

Reviews

FROM YELP:
Dave S., Pasadena, CA 7/23/2010
I really enjoyed the Thai cooking class that was held last night. Deb has great energy, she's full of useful cooking tips, and she's funny! The class definitely exceeded my expectations. And it's held in a great historic building overlooking the Arroyo and the Colorado Street Bridge.

Deb and Robin start by walking you through several recipes (last night there were five), as they describe techniques and where to find ingredients. We were encouraged to interrupt at any time and ask questions. They serve wine throughout the demonstration (although, it wasn't the best). After the cooking, they set up a buffet and let us try the delicious food. It was exceptional. Even better, Deb and Robin join you at the tables, so you can have a more one-on-one conversation with them. We discovered all of the best local places to buy produce and meats.

What a wonderful way to spend a weeknight. I intend to sign up for the next Thursday class.

Kathy K., Pleasanton, CA 7/21/2010
Took a cooking class here on Saturday. Featured food was from France. They began with appetizers and wine. Then the class began. I have enjoyed cooking for over 40 years and have taken many cooking classes. This one, by far, was the best and now I'll tell you why: Non-pretentious. Owners/chefs were approachable, knowledgeable, friendly, inclusive and interactive. They welcomed questions from the floor. They used common ingredients to create an uncommon flavor. I am not a pork roast person, yet this was the best pork roast I have ever tasted and I would prepare it at home. Our "tasting" was a full course dinner with wine at every course. The portions were more than generous. Seriously, if I was to spend the equivalent at a fine restaurant, I wouldn't have had nearly as much fun as I did here and I learned a lot in the process. Which just goes to show you, you can teach an old dog new tricks...even if they've been cooking for over 40 years and trying new things all the time. I would definitely return the to school for more classes if I lived in the area!

Marichelle M., Glendale, CA 6/29/2010
What a treat! My friend and I took the Cooking Basics 2: Dinner class today. Due to the size of the class, we watched and listened to Deb, the owner, demonstrate how to cook the menu she had planned. Today, it was game hens, mashed potatoes, a shrimp & raspberry salad and pineapple parfait. (It appears that menu changes with the season, Deb's interests and customer input.) You receive the recipes in a handout, so you can take notes. A nice touch was being given clipboards for note taking. As Deb walked us through the recipes, she provided very useful tips not just for preparing the dishes but cooking overall. It's great for a novice cook like me. Loved her humor as well.

The real treat was having Deb sit with us while we enjoyed the meal. What a great opportunity to get more cooking tips, restaurant and store recommendations and just hear her cooking philosophy. By the way, the meal was delicious!

What I liked most about this cooking school was that it was designed for success. Deb teaches skills. As she explained, if she shows how you poach a salmon, you now know how to poach any fish. I first thought that a hands-on class was a better way to learn, but with the way Deb teaches, it's better to watch. You don't want to miss anything. She has a lot to teach!

The classes are a great activity to do with friends as well as to give as a gift. In our group, there was a newlywed couple who received it as a wedding gift.

Katie R., Pasadena, CA 6/22/2010
We went to Old Town Cooking School on a Sunday afternoon for a quick "skills class" and had a great time. The set up is nothing like Le Cordon Bleu but neither is the price! We went on a Groupon, but even without the classes (complete with dinner) are usually between 50 and 70 bucks! The teaching is informal, informational, and intended for real people in real kitchens. This is not the fanciest class you will ever take, but it's a fun time for a good price. Plus the view at their new place on Arroyo is great!.

Gabe B., Whittier, CA 5/14/2010
Went to their French Cooking class Thursday.
The cooks were so down to earth.
My wife and I felt immediately welcomed.
The Arroyo Clubhouse is a beautiful location
The receipes were for home cooking not stuffy or hard to do.
Questions were encouraged and answered.
There were many useful cooking and shopping tips.
My wife and I loved the company, food and drink.

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Rated 5.0 out of 5.0 By Jeff G. - Jul 27, 2008
My wife and I attended 3 of the classes last session - and have signed up for ALL of them this time! The classes were informative and entertaining - and the food was GREAT! Plus we met really nice couples, we are still friends with ...